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π± Patch AM: How pawn shop records exposed years of missing jewelry in Palmetto Bay
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In today's newsletter:
- How pawn shop records exposed years of missing jewelry in Palmetto Bay
Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 77.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cleaning lady accused of stealing expensive jewelry from Palmetto Bay client for years (nbcmiami.com) — A longtime house cleaner is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry and luxury watches from a client's home in Palmetto Bay over several years. Police say online pawn records and a photo helped link dozens of items back to the victim, leading to the woman's arrest on multiple theft-related charges.
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📸 Around Palmetto Bay
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palmetto Bay
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★ Featured events ★
- Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk →
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
9:00 am
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Puzzle Club
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
9:30 am - Board Gamer Club
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9:30 am - Drop-in Coloring Fun!
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
9:30 am - Sidewalk Storybook Chalk Art
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
9:30 am - Homework Help and Tutoring
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
10:00 am - Movie & a Craft
Palmetto Bay Branch Library Palmetto Bay Branch -
11:00 am - Let's Puzzle Together
Palmetto Bay Branch Library Palmetto Bay Branch -
9:30 am - READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
10:30 am
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
📣 Palmetto Bay Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Take & Make Craft
Palmetto Bay Branch Library Palmetto Bay Branch -
9:30 am - READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement in English and Spanish
Country Walk Branch Library Country Walk Branch -
10:00 am - Café con libros
Sunset Branch Library Sunset Branch -
10:00 am - The Incredible Years: Parents and Babies Program
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
10:00 am
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good afternoon to all.
Can someone recommend a good reasonable housekeeper? I live in Palmetto Bay. Thank you (Nextdoor Palmetto Bay)
🗞 Nearby News
Pinecrest
- 75-year-old Pinecrest Man Found Safe After Going Missing Tuesday, Police Say (meigsindypress.com)
- Team Hinman Publishes New Non-QM Mortgage Resource for Borrowers With Nontraditional Income (desertsun.com)
- Patriots 2026 scouting report for DT Leonard Taylor III (patspulpit.com)
Cutler Bay
- 20457 Old Cutler Rd, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
Ok Palmetto Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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